Orthopedic PA - Multi-Site Care & OR Support

Resurgens-Orthopaedics; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurgens Orthopaedics in Georgia is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Dr. Freddy Achecar, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, in outpatient care across Austell, Douglasville, and Vinings locations.

In this role you will perform exams, order imaging, develop treatment plans, and assist with minor surgeries, casts, injections, and patient education. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating multi-site care and providing high-quality musculoskeletal

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current and active licenses and certifications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical exams, pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and record findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies (i.e. x-rays, MRIs, CTs and serum/join fluid labs, Dexa Scans, Vascular Doppler).
• Establish a diagnosis, determine a treatment plan, implement the necessary ancillaries, order additional and selective studies or laboratory evaluations.
• Consult with specialists and interventional physicians as predicated by the case’s diagnosis and severity.
• Assist in reduction of fractures and dislocations.
• Provide minor office surgical care (i.e. toenail removal, suturing).
• Apply and remove casts, splints, and immobilizing devices, remove sutures or staples, change dressings, on patients and draw up injections.
• Administer injections, immunizations, oral medications, aspirations of joints, suture wounds, wound debridement, and other clinic procedures.
• Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances and authorize prescription refills.
• Assist physicians in the application of specialized orthopedic devices. Fit and measure for braces and orthopedic devices.
• Instruct patient and personal representatives regarding medications and treatment instructions and provides patient education in the use of crutches, canes, and other orthopedic devices.
• Assist physicians by recording patient progress notes and transcribe orders.
• Triage patient telephone calls, answer questions and provide consultation and education to the patient and personal representatives.
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care.
• Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Conflict management

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Operating room experience (preferred)

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Resurgens Orthopaedics in Georgia is seeking a Physician Assistant to support Dr. Freddy Achecar, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, in outpatient care across Austell, Douglasville, and Vinings locations.

In this role you will perform exams, order imaging, develop treatment plans, and assist with minor surgeries, casts, injections, and patient education. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating multi-site care and providing high-quality musculoskeletal